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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Document" from Google Docs.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Task List" in Google Tasks.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
- New Document
Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).
Try ItTriggerPolling - Drive
- Folder
- Document NameRequired
- Text to AppendRequired
- Append Text on New Line?
ActionWrite- Document NameRequired
- New Document NameRequired
- Drive
- Folder
ActionWrite- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
ActionWrite
- Drive
- Folder
Try ItTriggerPolling- Drive containing the template document
- Template_folder
- Document NameRequired
- New Document NameRequired
- Drive
- Folder
- Sharing Preference
- Unused Fields Preference
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
ActionWrite- New Document NameRequired
- Document NameRequired
- Drive
- Folder
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
ActionWrite- Drive
- Folder
- New Document NameRequired
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Practical ways you can use Google Docs and Google Tasks
Organize business documents into a task list
When a new document is created in a designated Google Docs folder, Zapier will automatically add a corresponding task in Google Tasks. This ensures tasks related to important documents are always visible and prioritized.
Business Owner
Log IT documentation updates in tasks
When a new IT-related document is created in Google Docs, Zapier will log a task in Google Tasks. This helps the IT team track updates or reviews needed for documentation.
ITTrack project documents as tasks in Google Tasks
When a new document is added to a specific project folder in Google Docs, Zapier will automatically create a new task in Google Tasks. This keeps the project manager notified and ensures no critical document or task is overlooked.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Docs + Google Tasks integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Docs and Google Tasks
Can I automate task creation in Google Tasks based on actions in Google Docs?
Yes, you can set up triggers such as when a new document is created or updated in Google Docs, and automate the creation of new tasks in Google Tasks using our integration.
Is it possible to update tasks in Google Tasks based on changes made in Google Docs?
Absolutely. You can configure triggers to update tasks when specific changes occur in your Google Docs, like document completion or edits.
Which document activities can trigger actions in Google Tasks?
Triggers can be set for various activities such as a new document creation, a document update, or even when a specific document is shared with someone.
Do I need any specific permissions to integrate Google Docs with Google Tasks?
You'll need permissions to access both your Google Docs and Google Tasks accounts. This usually involves granting access through your account settings.
Can I specify which documents should trigger task creation?
Yes, you can choose specific documents or folders within your Google Drive that will trigger the creation of tasks. Custom filters allow for precise control over which documents initiate these actions.
What happens if there are conflicting triggers between multiple integrations involving Google Docs?
Our system prioritizes triggers based on their order of setup. You'll have tools to manage these priorities and adjust settings if conflicts arise.
Are there pre-built templates available for integrating Google Docs with Google Tasks?
We offer several pre-built templates that quickly enable common workflows between these applications, saving you setup time by providing configurations for typical use cases.
